Dual Graphics Platforms, Part II

I tend to disagree to a certain extent with regard to ATI being flexible in any capacity. Then again, perhaps the article below will show us some facts that will sway my way of thinking as far as dual graphics platforms.

Recently we began the quest for the best dual graphics platform. As a matter of course, ATI’s Radeon Xpress 200 Crossfire Edition challenged NVIDIA’s nForce4 SLI X16 chipset, since these two are the platform choices for anybody who wants serious 3D power. Other options could easily become problems, since neither ATI nor NVIDIA are particularly crazy about releasing technology licenses.

Intel’s 975X dual graphics chipset is a promising option for those who favor the Intel platform, but boards won’t begin to hit retail before January. VIA is ready for K8T900 shipments, but again, it will take some time until we see final products. While ATI Crossfire runs on Intel’s new platform - and should also be available on some nice Yonah based desktop motherboards - VIA support neither technology yet. Summarized, ATI supports AMD/Crossfire platforms, Intel supplies an Intel/Crossfire solution and NVIDIA ships SLI platform products for both processor vendors. VIA and SiS technically could do so, maybe later. [Read the rest]